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Volume 104, Issue 157
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Faculty and administration reach agreement By Max Filby Reporter
The University administration and the Faculty Association reached an agreement on the collective bargaining issue on June 17, prior to a scheduled hearing in Columbus. Collective bargaining will allow faculty members to provide more
David input toward salary benefits and Faculty Association selected class sizes. September 28 through October Jackson Instead of holding a hearing 12 as the time period for the elecPresident of in Columbus, both sides entered tion on collective bargaining, Faculty into negotiations and the adminaccording to a statement made Association istration agreed for the potential by the Faculty Association. Full bargaining unit to include all full time faculty members will vote time faculty members. via a secret mail ballot and must “Its no longer a debate,” said dures and discussions are over return their vote to the State David Jackson, president of the and we set a date for the election.” Employment Relations Board by Faculty Association. “The proceThe administration and the election deadline.
GARDEN GAZING Many realist art forms can be found in Elmore’s Schedel Gardens By Bobby Waddle Reporter
People looking for an eye-popping experience will find it at Elmore, Ohio’s Schedel Gardens, where man-made art and natural beauty are blended together by a team of gardeners along with citizens from the surrounding communities. Several University graduates are among those who have produced artwork in the form of paintings, drawings and sculptures as part of an ongoing relationship the gardens have with the University and its School of Fine Arts. Garden events coordinator Veronica Sheets praised the “talented local artists” who have contributed to the gardens. “[The art and gardens] seem to fit in so well together,” Sheets said. School of Fine Arts professor Dennis Wojtkiewicz agreed. “The artwork helps to elevate the gardens and the gardens help to elevate the artwork,” Wojtkiewicz said. “It’s a beautiful relationship.” Wojtkiewicz, Philip Jackson, Paul LaJeunesse, Jason Lewis and Christopher Ryan are presenting the “Point of Departure: Five Contemporary Realists” exhibit at the gardens from June 6 through July 31. Lewis is a professional exhibitionist in Pennsylvania and Jackson, LaJeunesse and Ryan teach at the University of Mississippi, Western Oregon University and Hiram College. Each received their Masters of Fine Art at BGSU and had Wojtkiewicz as a teacher, influencing his decision to ask for their participation. “There’s a certain kind of precision in their work, kind of
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“Collective bargaining is not a miracle solution, but it will definitely help us to listen to and understand our colleagues better,” Jackson said. In preparation for campaigning, the Faculty Association will be compiling reasons why they believe collective bargaining is beneficial. Faculty Association members will campaign this fall
by distributing flyers, posters and giving speeches in favor of collective bargaining. “We are going to do anything we can to reach the 800 plus faculty members,” Jackson said. The Faculty Association is also currently working on two
See FACULTY | Page 2
University books new dean for library Kay Flowers
By Zach Gase Reporter
The University has named Kay Flowers as its new Dean of University Libraries. A native of Houston, Flowers has spent over 30 years working for university libraries including a 20-year tenure at her alma mater Rice University, and a 12-year stint at her most recent place of employment, Idaho State University. Flowers said she was interested in Bowling Green because she has family in Ohio and was familiar with the University’s good reputation. “It’s a little bigger than ISU,” Flowers said. “The library is bigger and is better funded than ISU, so I thought there might be some opportunities that I have not been able to pursue here [in Idaho].” Flowers said that she found out about the job through an e-mail list search, and Bowling Green appeared on her mailing list. One of the main points that sold Flowers on Bowling Green,
New Dean of University Libraries
was the University’s emphasis on the first year experience. “I feel it’s very important to give freshman a very good start in college,” Flowers said. “I was very excited to see that.” Idaho State University Library assistant Sue Roth said that working with Flowers was a great experience for her. Roth also said that Flowers’ experience working at Idaho State will make her a valuable asset to Bowling Green. Flowers will also be a great asset to the people she works with because of her leadership capabilities, Roth said. Former Vice President of Academic Affairs at Idaho State
See LIBRARY | Page 2
CAMPUS BRIEF USG passes print responsibly resolution ANDREA FEHL | THE BG NEWS
ART IN NATURE: University graduate Manny Enriquez, puts the finishing touches on a stone sculpture known as “Flamenco Dancers.” The sculpture is located in the back of the Schedel Gardens right beside a pond. Enriquez has made two sculptures for the Gardens as well as the Metamorphasis rock in front of the McFall Building on the University’s Campus.
an eye toward the craftsmanship in realist painting that I certainly appreciate,” Wojtkiewicz said. Wojtkiewicz said that realism is based upon creating an illusion of the physical presence of the painted object, which can range from food, plants, landscapes and still-life, noting the familiarity of the objects make the exhibit accessible to a wide audience while leaving room for various interpretations. “You can appreciate the painting on other levels,”
See GARDENS | Page 2
The Undergraduate Student Government held their second summer meeting on June 21 to discuss resolutions to the Print Responsibly program and the upcoming tuition increase. Print Responsibly is a program through which the University will begin charging students per print, sometime during the 2010-11 school year. The 3.5 percent tuition increase will be the second increase in two semesters. USG voted and passed their resolution to the Print Responsibly program. The resolution encourages the University to allow students to submit work online instead of spending money by printing. Chief financial officer Sheri Stoll was also in attendance to help explain the necessity of a tuition increase.
SPORTS
What’s what at BG
CAMPUS Alumni event in the works
Falcons gear up for football
Not only is campus undergoing many changes, Orientation and Registration has a new format this year. See photos and read about the changes | Page 3
The University will be holding an event specifically for alumni, families and friends on order for them to see the many changes happening on cmapus since they graduated | Page 9
Falcon football coach Dave Clawson looks ahead at the upcoming season, and his challenges of replacing past favorites with new players | Page 6
After a brief explanation by Stoll, USG discussed a rough draft of a resolution to the tuition increase. A final draft will suggest alternative methods for raising money, as opposed to a tuition increase. Melissa Hudson Nowak, director of internal auditing, announced new parking rules and addressed USG’s concerns for limited parking next fall. Nowak has eliminated the current rule that allows officers to ticket students who pull through spots, and plans to make all lots free for anyone to park in at the same time from now on. At the closing of the meeting, a new cable company for University residence halls was discussed. Time-Warner currently holds a contract with the University until 2012. A new company might be used after the contract runs out, depending on whether students are willing to exchange the current movie channel for premium channels like HBO and Showtime.
PEOPLE ON THE STREET What are you most looking forward to about college? JULIA BIDWELL Freshman, Envionmental Health
“Freedom.” | Page 8
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